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Things to do this weekend, 31 May to 2 June 2013

It’s the last weekend of the May half term and all of a sudden June arrives and the summer is in full swing. Here are our recommended things to do this weekend. A full list of events can be found via our What’s On page.

Arts and crafts

Visit the Harley Gallery this weekend and discover all about Edward Harley: The Great Collector. Edward was married to Henrietta Cavendish-Holles, at the time the wealthiest heiress in Britain. Edward’s lust for collecting bankrupted him but his manuscripts were sold back to the nation and formed the basis of the British Library.

Paa Joe and the Lion at Clumber Park has been causing something of a stir. His fantastic coffin creations will culminate in a Grand Finale and Celebration on Saturday June 1 at the National Trust parkland with music, poetry, dancers, a colliery band, giant puppets and more.

Family fun

At the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife and Falconry Centre you’ll be able to escape into The Enchanted Fairy Forest. With special guided tours running throughout the day, you’ll encounter magical creatures amongst the trees and flowers, including new for this year, a seven feet tall dragon.

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